I received my 9530 from Verizon ans simply called them to unlock it free. I was also instructed how to turn off CDMA so that it will use another carriers sim card anywhere. it does work. I have posted the e mail I received from verizon showing how to do this. It was hassle free and it appears there is no need to buy an unlock code. I have included the headers in the e mail I have received to authenticate this information came direct from Verizon Wireless Customer service. Good Luck.

Unlock Procedures
1. Ensure the SIM Card that came pre-installed in the 9530 is inserted
2. Go to 'Manage Connections'
3. Click on 'Turn All Connections Off'

Select the menu
Go to the option icon
Go to mobile network
Go to mobile network mode and (global to gsm)

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I've tried this procedure a couple of times and when I enter the MEP2 code: 898612743071, I receive 2 "! Error Code" messages. Is this normal?

If you're trying to unlock your phone using that code, then you should probably stop. NOW! :D
Notice those 4 asterisks (*) after all those numbers in the original post? Well, those are the last 4 digits of the unlock code. The OP was blocking them so that nobody tried to do what you just did. Twice.
Call Verizon and ask them for the unlock codes for your own Storm. Good Luck!

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